Dahlia Decorative
Danique
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70-90cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
70-90cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Danique’ is a decorative dahlia that turns heads with its vivid magenta-to-red blooms, often tinged with terracotta or deep orange undertones. The flowers are fully double with soft, rounded florets, giving them a lush, velvety appearance that glows in both garden beds and bouquets.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 14 cm, with a formal decorative form
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🌿 Height: Typically reaches 70–90 cm, with long, sturdy stems
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, needing at least 4–6 hours daily
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🪴 Best Use: Excellent for cutting gardens, borders, or as a bold focal point
‘Danique’ blooms from mid-summer through to the first frost, and its richly saturated colours deepen toward the center, creating a dramatic, almost smoldering effect. The red undersides of the petals add extra depth, especially when backlit by the sun.
- The best time to plant Dahlias here in NZ is September or October, but can be planted anytime from mid August through to late December.
- Dahlias love sun ,so choose a nice sunny spot in your garden. Ideally a spot that gets at least 4 hours of full sun a day.
- Dahlias will grow in almost any soil, but prefer well drained loamy soil conditions.
- Prepare the ground a few weeks before planting by digging over the soil thoroughly and adding a little well rotted compost and an application of general fertiliser.
- Before planting the tubers, apply stakes (for larger varieties) staking after planting damages roots and tubers.
- Plant your Dahlia tubers about 5-10cm deep and about 50cm apart with the eye facing upwards. Water well and keep moist being careful not to over-water.
For a full overview of how to plant Dahlias visit our Gardeners Guide.
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